Replacing OB front seats

[celdt celdt]

The cloth seats (esp. driver's side) in front are getting frayed and
I'd like to replace them. My Legacy OB is a '96 and I'm wondering what
years I can choose from in the junk yards. They are non-electric and
use the simple latch assy.

thanks in advance!
Jim

 

[johninky]

The cloth seats (esp. driver's side)  in front are getting frayed and
I'd like to replace them.  My Legacy OB is a '96 and I'm wondering what
years I can choose from in the junk yards.  They are non-electric and
use the simple latch assy.  

thanks in advance!
Jim

1995 through 1999 will bolt in. 2000 and up to ??? will also work but
the seat belts will have to be swapped and one or two seat frame bolt
holes aren't used. I have 2002 LL Bean seats in my 1995 wagon.

Years ago I bought all the seat covers from an upholstery that removed
them from a new Outback and replaced with leather shop for the day I
needed to replace those in the wagon. Never used them since I
upgraded to leather. $60 plus shipping if interested.

 

[celdt celdt]

Thanks GF. I emailed you and my letter is somewhere in you suspicious
email spam-blockng catcher's mit.

Jim

 

[S]

Hi Jim!

The cloth seats (esp. driver's side) in front are getting frayed and
I'd like to replace them. My Legacy OB is a '96 and I'm wondering what
years I can choose from in the junk yards. They are non-electric and
use the simple latch assy.

thanks in advance!
Jim

Great deal on new OEM seat covers there from John. If you decide
that's too much trouble, and as long as the seat foam and springs on
yours are in good shape, you might consider a nice set of sheepskin
seat covers.
These are way comfy, summer and winter (esp. winter; mmmmm).
Some really great deals to be had on ebay these days; serious luxury
for around $150.

ByeBye! S.

Steve Jernigan KG0MB
Laboratory Manager
Microelectronics Research
University of Colorado
(719) 262-3101

 

[johninky]

Thanks GF.  I emailed you and my letter is somewhere in you suspicious
email spam-blockng catcher's mit.  

Jim

Checked and still not there. Hope I didn't delete it earlier. Will
check later tonight.

 

[celdt celdt]

It doesn't matter even if you lost my email. No worries. I only asked
if the covers would need to be professionlly installed. Seems likely
since an upholsterer removed them in the first place. By the way, my
fabric was sort of blue and stripey. Sound like a match?


Jim

 

[johninky]

It doesn't matter even if you lost my email.  No worries.  I only asked
if the covers would need to be professionlly installed.  Seems likely
since an upholsterer removed them in the first place.  By the way, my
fabric was sort of blue and stripey.  Sound like a match?

Jim

Unpacked the original shipping box and the covers are either a gray or
very light tan. Also discovered covers are from a 2002 Legacy. I
sent a few photos your way.
http://
i192.photobucket.com/albums/z174/johninky/Upholstery%20for
%202002%20Legacy/th_upholstery2002.jpg

 

[celdt celdt]

Thanks for the photos. They tell me that they don't match the door
panels. Pity, 'cause it would have saved a bunch of $!

Thanks for your trouble. I may be off to the sheepskin shop. They
sound kind of nice. Wonder if I can get them to color-match my door
panels. hmmmmm

Jim